The longest-tenured Detroit Lion is moving on.
Longtime Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker, who has started 145 games for the team over 10 years, said he requested to be released by the team, and was granted his release.
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Decker announced the news on his Instagram, hinting that he and the Lions couldn’t come to terms on a new contract.
“Things change; 145 games started, 3 playoff appearances, 2 division titles, a decade carrying the shield. I fully intended to do it once again, but my time as a Lion is coming to an end. In the weeks since notifying the team of my return there have been numerous discussions. Many of which were a surprise to me, and we could not find common ground. Therefore I decided to request my release. I am opting for a clean and amicable close to what has been such a beautiful 10 years going to war as a Lion. It has been the absolute privilege of my life to be your LT for the past 10 years. And I am forever grateful for the opportunity the Ford family and Lions organization afforded me.”
The decision comes as the Lions grapple with solidifying their offensive line, which has a rough 2025 season. The Lions also parted ways with guard Graham Glasgow earlier this week, and traded for Texans offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.
Decker was owed $18.2 million in 2026.